John Britton 1771-1857: Reading and Writing Reading and Writing From reading John Britton’s autobiography, it is clear that, he was an avid reader, who spent much of his …
Amy Frances Gomm (b.1899): Reading and Writing ‘From the comments and glances, Laurie knew that Lord Oakburns daughters was high on the secret list.’ (Gomm, pp.106) Throughout Amy Frances …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Reading & Writing When it comes to the mention of literature, Jack refrains from discussing his reading and frequently downplays his intelligence and ability to …
Eva Shilton (b.1907): Reading and Writing Richard Altick states, in The English Common Reader that ‘everywhere in the memoirs of lower class readers are laments that in their youth good …
John Shinn (1837-1925): Reading and Writing Shinn hardly mentions any details about reading and writing in his memoir. Instead, he dedicates it to his early childhood labour and …
Mrs W.E. Palmer (b.1908): Reading and Writing Reading, cycling and dancing were their chief hobbies (3) From Mrs W.E. Palmer’s fond recollections of reading both at home and in …
Edward S. Humphries: Reading & Writing In his memoir Edward S. Humphries does not focus on reading and writing very much at all. However this has not dissuaded …
R.W. Morris b.1895: Reading and Writing. Richard W. Morris, a miner’s son from County Durham, does not write much about his reading habits. I believe this is due …
Jack William Jones: Reading, Writing & Identity Most of the reading, writing and identity discussed within the memoir of Jack Jones is associated with his political career and his …
Norah Elliott (b.1903): Reading & Writing “I was a great reader” Although Norah Elliott became a dedicated school teacher, her dream was always to become a writer. Whilst …
